AP Govt Congress vocab

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Unlimited debate in the Senate to halt a bill

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filibustering

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Congress's responsibility for ensuring laws are enforced as intended

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oversight

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Minimum members required for business:

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quorum

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Assistant aiding the leader to garner support for legislation.

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whip

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Allocation of House seats to states post-census

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Reapportionment

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Dividing an opponent's voters into other districts to weaken their base.

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Cracking

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Temporary funding law passed by Congress when an appropriations bill is undecided at the start of a new fiscal year.

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continuing resolution

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Personal work by a Congress member for constituents

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casework

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Permanent committee considering bills in a specific area (e.g., agriculture)

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Standing committee

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Standing committee in House providing special rules about debate, amending, etc.

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rules committee